Nepal's Student Unions: A Ban Sparks Outrage

Hundreds of students in Kathmandu protested against the Nepal government's ban on student unions in universities. The demonstration coincided with the 62nd Students Day and was aimed at opposing the government's decision, which they argue undermines democratic values and threatens university autonomy and students' rights.

In a significant display of dissent, hundreds of students marched through Kathmandu on Friday, protesting the Nepal government's decision to prohibit student unions in universities nationwide.

The ban forms part of a 100-point action plan announced by Prime Minister Balendra Shah's administration, which argues that educational institutions should remain politically neutral.

Students expressed their discontent on the 62nd Students Day, demanding the preservation of university autonomy and students' rights while denouncing actions they perceive as detrimental to democratic practices.